Juneteenth: A Legacy of Freedom
Host Christopher Drayton explores the history of Juneteenth (June 19, 1865) and delves into the rich African American heritage of Montgomery County. Discover the roots and significance of Juneteenth and… Read More
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Keeping Up With Katie: Ledecky Wins 1500 Meters by 20 Seconds
Katie Ledecky putting on a dominant performance is usually not surprising but when she wins an event by 20 seconds, it’s hard not to take notice. Ledecky won the 1500… Read More
Quince Orchard Running Back Howard Commits to Maryland
Highly recruited Quince Orchard High School running Iverson Howard announced Tuesday that he has committed to the University of Maryland. Howard, known for his highlight reel long runs, is the… Read More
‘I Couldn’t Believe It’: Silver Spring Man Claims $250,000 Lottery Winnings
A Silver Spring man won $250,000 playing the Maryland Lottery. The home improvement contractor claimed his winnings at lottery headquarters in Baltimore on Thursday, June 13. He initially thought his… Read More
Keeping Up With Katie: Ledecky Qualifies for 4th Olympics
Katie Ledecky clinched a spot in her fourth Olympics at the U.S. Swimming Olympic Trials in Indianapolis Saturday night. The seven-time gold medalist from Bethesda easily won the 400 meter… Read More
Gaithersburg Residents Recount ‘Very Scary’ Tornado
A slow moving but dangerous tornado cut a swath through Montgomery County Wednesday evening hitting some Gaithersburg neighborhoods very hard. Five residents who were inside their house made it out… Read More
Tornado Touches Down in Poolesville, Rips Through County
A tornado that touched down in Poolesville Wednesday evening and ripped through Olney and Gaithersburg caused injuries, entrapments, downed trees and power outages, most of them in Gaithersburg according to… Read More
Fatal Multi-Vehicle Beltway Crash Causes Closures, Long Back-Ups
One person has reportedly died as a result of a multi-car crash on the inner loop of the Beltway at Exit 31 (Georgia Avenue) in Silver Spring Wednesday. The crash… Read More
At Woodmont Country Club, 3 Players Punch Tickets for U.S. Open
Woodmont Country Club’s North Course in Rockville was the site of a U.S. Open Qualifying Monday. 63 players played for three spots in next week’s U.S. Open at Pinehurst. Woodmont… Read More
Gymnast DiCello Advances to Olympic Trials
Gymnast Kayla DiCello is one step closer to participating in the Summer Olympics in Paris. DiCello finished third at the Xfinity U.S. Gymnastics Championships held in Dickie’s Arena in Fort… Read More
Bethesda Big Train Overpowers Gaithersburg Giants on Opening Day
The Bethesda Big Train started the 2024 Cal Ripken Sr. League on a high note, beating the Gaithersburg Giants 12-3 on opening day at Shirley Povich Field. Final: TRAIN WIN… Read More
Police Searching for Registered Sex Offender from Chevy Chase in Death of Parole Agent
The Montgomery County Department of Police – Major Crimes Division is actively searching for Emanuel Edward Sewell, a Chevy Chase man wanted in connection with the death of a Maryland Parole… Read More